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Smuth Family History

Smuth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Smith, Muth, South, Smyth, Smutz, Muto, Kluth, Ruth, Seth, Guth

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Where is the Smuth family from?

You can see how Smuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Smuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Smuth families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smuth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Smuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Smuth. 100% of Smuth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Smuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smuth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Smuth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Smuth. For the veterans among your Smuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smuth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Smuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Smuth in 1970 was 86, and 69 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smuth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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